Ice cream doesn't have to be unhealthy to be delicious and, if you make your own at home, you can be sure that what has gone into making your dessert is natural, beneficial and, where possible, organic. Coconut is rich in fats and advantageous for the human body in so many ways. It also supplies the ice cream with an unbeatable texture and, as such, is the perfect choice. Make the dessert and see for yourself: you'll be surprised by what such simple, healthy ingredients will make when put together!
Recipe for Healthy Coconut and Chocolate Ice Cream
Ingredients
This makes 4 servings of 150 grams each.
- 240 grams cashew nuts
- 340 ml filtered water
- 100 grams desiccated coconut
- 20 grams cocoa powder
- 25 - 50 grams agave syrup
Six Simple Steps to Make Coconut and Chocolate Ice Cream
- Mix the cashew nuts in a blender until they are finely ground.
- Add the filtered water, slowly, ensuring the mixture is well blended.
- Put the coconut and cocoa together and mix before adding them to the cashew and water blend.
- Add the agave to your mixture. 25 grams will make a dessert which is slightly bitter, whereas 50 grams will produce a sweet blend. However much you choose to add, make sure the ingredients are mixed together well.
- Put your mixture into a saucepan on a low heat and stir constantly to ensure it becomes smooth and doesn't stick or burn. The moment it starts to steam, take it off the heat. It should be very creamy and thick in texture at this point.
- Finally, pour your mixture into a container (or four separate containers) and freeze for about a day.
The Benefits of Coconut and Chocolate Ice Cream
Your coconut chocolate ice cream perfect for anyone trying to avoid carbohydrates and sugar, and its natural ingredients offer plenty of nutritional benefit. The cashew nuts are a great source of monounsaturated fats, magnesium and copper. They also provide calcium and have no cholesterol. It has been claimed that cashew nuts are beneficial when used in moderate doses on a weight management diet.
The cocoa provides antioxidants and the coconut is rich in vitamins A, B, and C. It is also, like the cashew nuts, a good source of protein, and it can soothe stomach complaints and has laid claim to a variety of other benefits. And this is why you can sit back and really enjoy your delicious homemade ice cream, knowing that what you are eating is good for you.
Nutritional Information
- per 150 gram serving (with 25 grams of agave syrup)
- 535 kcl
- 18.5 grams carbohydrates
- (of which 4 grams sugars)
- 12 grams protein
- 46 grams fat
Lenya Samanis - Lenya Samanis obtained a first class English degree from the University of London, as well as two MAs - in Postmodernism, and Creative ...
